First Peoples Program Project Coordinator

Posted: 04/09/2026

Closing Date: 18/09/2026

Job Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Melbourne

Job Category: Other

Permanent

Location: Melbourne

Salary $98,535.26 per annum, plus superannuation

This is an identifiedpositionandwe encourage applications fromAboriginal and/or Torres Strait IslanderPeoples.The filling of this position is intended to constitute a special/equal opportunity measure under section 8(1) of theRacial Discrimination Act 1975(Cth), and s 12 of theEqual Opportunity Act 2010(Vic) and s 8(4) of theCharter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006(Vic).

About Us

At Oxfam Australia, we believe all lives are equal and no-one should live in poverty. We are a member of Oxfam International, a global confederation working with partners and local communities in76countries.

Would you like to join this global movement of people working together toeliminatethe inequalities that keep people in poverty?

We are currently seeking a FirstPeoples’ Program Project Coordinator to join our team.

Job Description

The Role

Reporting to the First Peoples Program Executive Lead, you willcoordinate the strategic planning, delivery and follow-up of Oxfam Australia’s 2027 Indigenous Summit and associated First Peoples’ initiativesandfuturecommunity events.

Thisrole provides high-level project coordination, stakeholder engagement, communications,researchand strategic support toensure successful planning, delivery and follow-up of the Summit,and other communityevents while strengthening Oxfam Australia’s relationships with First Nations peoples, communities,organisationsand allies.

The First Peoples Program Project Coordinator role has oversight/will manage the First Peoples Program Events Coordinator positionwhich is a12 monthposition tosupport withcommunity events.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate strategic planning and delivery of First Peoples’ events and initiatives leading up to the 2027 Indigenous Summit.

Develop andmaintainproject plans, reporting frameworks,registersand tracking systems.

Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams and external FirstPeoples’stakeholders.

Organisegovernance,planningand consultation meetings, including agendas, minutes, actionlogsand follow-up.

Monitor project milestones, risks,actionsand deliverables, escalating issues whererequired.

Coordinate stakeholder engagement, communications and information sharing with communities,partnersand allies.

Undertake research,



stakeholdermappingand analysis to inform strategic approaches and recommendations.

Support evaluation, impactreportingand post-Summit community engagement activities.

Desired Skills and Experience

Experience coordinating complex projects,consultationsor stakeholder engagement initiatives.

Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reports,briefsand stakeholder communications.

Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Robust relationship-building and stakeholder engagement capability.

Strong project administration,planningandlogisticscoordination skills.

Demonstrated experience working respectfully with First Nations peoples,communitiesand organisations.

A little about you (Key Selection Criteria)

Experience in the development and maintenance of project plans, templates, communication tools, registers, reportingframeworksand tracking systems.

Highly organised and developed approach in governance, planning and leading consultations meetings and workshops, including agendas, papers, minutes, actionlogsand follow-up activities.

Experience in conducting research, stakeholder mapping and analysis that has informed future approaches and recommendations.

Experiencedrafting concept notes and project proposals including monitoring of milestones, risk mitigation, reportingcreationand alignment to cultural protocols

Experience in undertakingresearch and scoping activities relating to partnerships, ethical standards, community engagement frameworks and sector best practicewith First Nations Peoples and communities.

Additional information

For ongoing roles and fixed term roles, candidates will be required to have Australian work rights for the duration of their employment with Oxfam Australia.

At Oxfam Australia, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable culture where everyone's rights are recognised and respected. Guided by feminist principles and core values, we embrace different perspectives and work to eliminate systemic inequities that perpetuate discrimination.



We centre and amplify the voices of people with lived experience and work in solidarity to build a future where no one is left behind.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is reflected in our actions, Oxfam Australia:

- Supports employee-led committees
- Promotes consultative ways of working and decision making
- Maintains a comprehensive enterprise agreement that prioritises employee well-being, as demonstrated through multiple leave types
- Provides ongoing awareness and training on unconscious bias, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices, ensuring alignment with Oxfam’s values
- Ensures a fair and accessible recruitment process

Our culture is shaped by our values, which reinforce what we care about and how we do things, not just what we do. Our core values of Equality, Empowerment, Solidarity, Inclusiveness, Accountability and Courage drive everything we do at Oxfam.

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work, including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct. We are committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. Therefore, our people are required to comply with the One Oxfam Child Safeguarding and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse policies and sign the Oxfam Australia Child Safeguarding and One Oxfam Employee Codes of Conduct.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We care deeply about creating a safe and inclusive workplace where our people feel valued, respected and empowered. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and encourage applicants with personal experience of the forms of injustice we seek to address to apply for opportunities at Oxfam Australia.

Applicants will be required to show proof of their right to work in Australia and are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, which include Police Checks and Misconduct Disclosure Scheme outcomes, before commencement. Pre-employment checks are not used by Oxfam Australia to prevent any applicant from applying for this position. Each application will be considered on its merits.

Oxfam Australia will not recruit international candidates who do not hold visas permitting them to work in Australia. Oxfam Australia does not provide visa sponsorship.

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📌 First Peoples Program Project Coordinator (Melbourne)
🏢 Oxfam Australia
📍 Melbourne